Job Summary
Job Duties
Geisinger is seeking a Glaucoma trained Ophthalmologist to fill a rewarding position in the Department of Ophthalmology at the new Healthplex in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Located near Scranton / Wilkes Barre in Northeast PA, close to the Pocono Mountains.
Geisinger Eye Institute : a driven, successful, and growing multi-specialty group integrating both optometric and ophthalmologic services.
About this position
Modern clinic space with 30exam rooms
Threesurgical facilities- An outpatient surgery center located in our clinic building andtwo at nearby Geisinger Hospitals
Advanced technologies in diagnostics including HVF, OCT (Zeiss with Glaucoma Workplace and Heidelberg), FA, Fundus Camera, IOL Master, Immersion, Pentacamand Topography
Treatment options, including SLT Laser , YAG Laser, Argon Laser, (Diode CPC) Support from a PA-C's and will soon be partnering with SCRIBES
Shared call (home call)
A large referral base from our onsite Optometrists, local Ophthalmologists and physicians in our satellite offices
High surgical volume, with opportunities for comprehensive practice with cataract and glaucoma surgery Opportunities to develop new program, andperform researchata large, tertiary referral center
Ability to take on a growing practice complete with onsite Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cataract, and Pediatric services, as well as a built-in referral network to offsite Retina, Glaucoma, Oculoplastics, and other subspecialties
Other Details :
Position Details
Northeast Pennsylvania is a central area between some of the nation's most prominent metropolitan areas and highest-performing universities. PA has some of the most scenic nature and provides you with an amazing balance of living in a prime location at a lower cost
Education
Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine- (Required)
Experience
Certification(s) and License(s)
Licensed Medical Doctor - State of Pennsylvania
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn and Twitter .
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Ophthalmology • Pittston, PA, United States